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Neoclassical Sculptures

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
Neoclassical Solid Marble Cream and Gray Obelisks, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble cream & gray obelisks Late 20th Century Measures: 2.63"W x 2.63"D x 9.75"H. Very good original vintage condition. ...
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble

Artisan Halloween Miniature Diorama in Glass Dome
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind artisan made original miniature Halloween diorama. Enclosed in a glass dome.
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Resin

19th Century Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri / Marble Plinth
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of 14th Century Italian Poet Dante Alighieri on Marble Plinth. Measures 18" in width, 7.5" in depth and 13" in height.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Rare Antique Neoclassical Carved Wood Bas Low Relief Homer Harry Bates Plaque
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique carved wood reproduction of a clay relief sculpture by Harry Bates, depicting the Greek poet Homer, playing the lyre for two Muses. “The famed...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures

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Hardwood

Large Antique Figurative Sculptural Lamp by Grégoire
Located in London, GB
Large antique figurative sculptural lamp by Grégoire French, Late 19th Century Lamp: Height 129cm, width 42cm, depth 40cm Base: Height 76cm, width 43cm, depth 43cm Overall: Height 20...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Tall English Traditional Ceramic Greyhound Dog Statue in White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall ceramic dog statue in white with a red and black tassel collar. This handsome Greyhound will be fabulous on a mantle or bookshelf. It is created from ceramic and painted in wh...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

Mid-19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cherub Compote or Tazza
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved in Italy circa 1870, this finely detailed 19th-century figural compote features a playful winged cherub supporting a wide, lobed basin above his head. Sculpted from solid waln...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Walnut

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bust of Napoleon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and wonderfully executed Italian 19th century neo-classical st. white Carrara marble and a faux painted marble bust of Napoleon. The bust is raised by an exceptional and m...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

19th Century Carved Carrara Marble Panel on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This sculptural carved Carrara marble panel is a fragment from 19th century England. It is beautifully carved with various decorative embellishments including a mask to the top, bird...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel

Ornamental English Ramshead Fountain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
English Ornamental Ram Head Fountain Sourced from London by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Fitted with wall mount. Graded for indoor or outdoor use.
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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Sculptures

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Steel

Boston Terrier Doorstop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boston Terrier doorstop in all original paint.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Iron

Boston Terrier Doorstop
Boston Terrier Doorstop
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Patinated Terra Cotta of Bacchanalian Putti Playing with Goat
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely depiction of the neoclassical taste, three putti can be seen playing with a goat. The terra cotta sculpture from the 1800s has a variegated patination, with hues of dark och...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Terracotta

18th C. French Marble Bust of Dancer Marie-Madeleine Guimard, Antoinette Style
Located in Madrid, ES
This expressive 18th century marble portrait bust is of Marie-Madeleine Guimard (1743-1816), a successful dancer and one of the most famous courtesans of pre-Revolutionary France. The bust is unsigned, but identical to one in the collection of London's V&A museum carved...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble

Late 19th Century French Sculpture of Diana di Gabii
Located in 263-0031, JP
A French patinated bronze figure of Diana di Gabii, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Marble Statue of Aristedes, Signed by Giacomo Cali
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Italian Neoclassical white marble sculpture is signed by the Neopolitan artist Giacomo Cali. The sculpture is of Aristedes (530–468 BC), the ancient Athenian statesman and general in the Greco-Persian Wars...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble

18th Century Terracotta Bust of Girl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully detailed. Hand sculpted terracotta on original marble plinth.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble

Tall Silvered Bronze Duck
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Set of three silvered bronze ducks finely chiseled. French work. Circa 1970 (Each duck can be sold separately)
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Tall Silvered Bronze Duck
Tall Silvered Bronze Duck
$3,754 Sale Price
40% Off
19th Century Marble Sculpture of a Putto and Bird, Signed Pigal
Located in London, GB
A 19th century marble sculpture of a putto and bird, signed 'Pigal' French, 19th century 48cm high x 33cm wide x 37cm depth Crafted in the nineteenth century in France this fine...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble

French Gilt Metal Sculpture on Neoclassical Pedestal by Ernest Rancoulet
Located in London, GB
French gilt metal sculpture on Neoclassical pedestal by Ernest Rancoulet French, early 20th century Measures: Height 165cm, width 34cm, depth 34cm This fine sculpture group is b...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble statue titled Not Wanting To Hear Love. The statue is raised by a oblong base with a ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble

True Pair Of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. White Carrara Marble Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A powerful and most handsome true pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble statues of soldiers. Each soldier stands atop a stepped square pedestal with mot...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble

Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. marble, Ormolu, and bronze statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and finely detailed Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. black Belgian marble, Ormolu, and patinated Bronze statue of Ajax the Great. This wonderful bust of Ajax the Gre...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Stunning Pair of Vintage Pineapple Shaped Finial Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless pineapple motife cast cement finials or acorns having marvelous aged and verdigris patina. The imperfections where some of the cement has chipp...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Cement

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Faux Painted Marble Columns/Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. polychrome, giltwood, and faux painted marble columns/floor lamps. Each unique lamp is raised by a wonderfully executed faux...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Dragoljub Milosevic Jacqueline, 1998 Proof In Patinated Plaster
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dragoljub Milosevic (1939-2019) Jacqueline, 1998 Proof In Patinated Plaster, Signed, Dated.
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures

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Plaster

Cast Aluminum Mounted Antelope Sculpture
Located in Lomita, CA
The sculpture is a vintage cast metal antelope skull wall ornament. It is unattributed, and was made in the second half of the 20th century. The piec...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Aluminum

Late 18th Century Sandstone Bust in Classical Greco-Roman Dress
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 18th century neo-classical style hand-carved sandstone bust of a lady in classical Greco-Roman dress. Possibly a depiction of Daphne who was a Naiad n...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Sandstone

Italian Carved Marble Bust of Ajax
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent Carrara marble bust of Ajax. Exquisite rendering of the Greek hero featuring elaborate helmet. On an associated square base. After Gian Lorenzo Bernini...
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1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble

Vintage Neoclassical Style Weathered Cast Stone Horse Head Bust
Located in London, Park Royal
A striking and evocative vintage cast stone sculpture of a horse’s head, executed in the Neoclassical style. This expressive bust captures the noble spirit of the equine form, featur...
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Late 20th Century British Neoclassical Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Mid-Century Italian Neo-Classical Greco Roman Soldier Foot Sculpture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Italian Greco Roman statue or figurine of a Roman soldier. It feels like it is either cast plaster or some sort of composite material. It is unmarked.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Set of Three Italian Early 18th Century Neoclassical Period Terracotta Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and complete set of three Italian early 18th century neo-classical period terra cotta statues of maidens signed C PIERI. Each wonderfully ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Terracotta

Italian Mid-19th Century Neoclassical St. White Carrara Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant Italian mid 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble signed statue of Hebe, modeled after the original by Antonio Canova...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Bronze Sculpture of a Conquered Bucking Horse
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a rare and very well done bronze sculpture depicting a cowboy who is standing in the soil and has finally conquered a bucking horse in a rodeo. T...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Le Triomphe de Bacchus, 19th Century French Terra Cotta Sculpture after Clodion
Located in Dallas, TX
Entitled Le Triomphe de Bacchus (The Triumph of Bacchus), this terra cotta sculpture from the 1800s is based on a model by Claude Michel, also known as Clodion (see signature on the ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Portrait Bust of Caracalla Roman Emperor
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A terracotta portrait bust of Caracalla, Roman Emperor from 198 to 217 AD. The Emperor is depicted in expressive detail and wears a swathed toga which is glazed in white for a striking colour contrast. Similar portrait busts, showing Caracalla with cropped hair, stubble beard and a menacing glare, are found on display in museums across the globe including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and The St. Louis Art...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Carrara Marble Sculpture Pauline Bonaparte Venus Victrix Antonio Canova
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Carrara Marble Sculpture Pauline Bonaparte Venus Victrix Antonio Canova This is a fine marble sculpture of the semi-nude Pauline Bonaparte as ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Carved Antique Stone Sculpture by a Student of Hugh Casson
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This weathered antique stone sculpture was reputedly carved by a student of 20th century British architect and artist, Sir Hugh Casson. It depi...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Limestone

19th Century White Marble Group of Two Cherubs by A. Duché
By A. Duche
Located in London, GB
19th century white marble group of two cherubs by A. Duché French, late 19th century Measures: Height 71cm, width 42cm, depth 26cm This exquisite white marble group is modelled ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Contemporary Neoclassical Mirrored Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning contemporary mirrored neoclassical style obelisk USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 10.75"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rookwood Pottery Cincinnati Dealer Scrolled Advertising Sign Plaque 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Rookwood Pottery Cincinnati advertising plaque / sign featuring a Neoclassical scrolled design. Circa 1986. Dimensions: 14" x 3.25" x 4.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Classical Late 19th Century Marble Statue of a Reclining Nude
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century French marble statue of a classical female nude reclining on a tigers skin and bronze daybed. Signed: G Gomlags.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

19th Century Biscuit Statuette Young Woman with Flowers
Located in Paris, FR
19th century biscuit porcelain figurine featuring a young woman holding a bunch of flowers in her skirt. This figurine is representative of ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Tenerani Statuary Marble Bust of a Young Augustus Caesar
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A finely carved statuary white marble bust of a young Augustus Caesar attributed to the workshops of 19th century Italian sculptor Pietro Tenerani (1789-1869). Also known as Young Octavian, this bust of a young Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar is after a sculpture found in the Pio Clementino Museums of the Vatican. Carved with exceptional detail, the bust is elevated on a turned socle and bears the name ‘TENERANI’ to the front. Other busts like this one after the Vatican original of the former Emperor Augustus were sculpted in the Mid-18th Century. Pietro Tenerani (1789-1869) was a notable Italian sculptor of the early 19th century. In his early career, he trained under Italian sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini, before moving to Rome where he won a scholarship as a pupil of Danish sculptor, Bertel Thorvalsden. Having honed his skills, Tenerani worked from a studio of his own in later years. William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, Queen Victoria and Pope Pius IX...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Statuary Marble

20th C Original Painted Hubley Boston Terrier Doorstop
By Hubbly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C original painted Hubley Boston Terrier doorstop.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Iron

Reclining Nude Bronze Sculpture After Ary Bitter
Located in New York, NY
Reclining female nude bronze with baby deer at her feet, mounted on variegated green marble base by Ary Bitter (1883-1973).
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20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-19th Century Neoclassical White Carrara Marble Statue of Apollo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian mid-19th century neoclassical white Carrara marble statue of Apollo signed V Livi Ejegui Carrara, 1845. The Statue is raised by an oval base with a tree truck wher...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Marble

19th Century Lead Garden Element
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful example of a late 19th century English lead putti. These English lead figures were traditionally garden elements; but this example is in...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Lead

19th Century Lead Garden Element
19th Century Lead Garden Element
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Large Silver Plate Ram s Heads Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of very fine silver plate substantial & decorative Ram's Heads. Perfect for bookends.
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20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Two Large Sculpted Marble Relief Plaques of St John and St James
Located in London, GB
These exquisitely carved marble relief plaques, are notable for their large size and fine detailing, and were made after two famous plaques of the...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Marble

True Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu And Bronze Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze statues, signed Paul Dubois. Each beautiful maiden is raised by an Ormolu a...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

1930s Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Seneca the Philosopher
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This sculpture reflects the artistic influences of neoclassical style, with a blend of traditional Sicilian craftsmanship. The terracotta medium allows for intricate detailing and a...
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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Concrete Roman Ruin Style Figure of Foot with Sandal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Concrete Roman Ruin style figure of foot with sandal. Exact replica from the antique. Identical pair available. Dimensions: D 33" W 15" H 19.5" CW4206
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Spectacular Vintage Dog Sculpture Concrete
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular sculpture of a sitting dog , vintage , poured concrete, hollow inside. Small signs of age on the surface. Great realistic dog sculpture.
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble Egyptian Sphinxes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble statues of Egyptian Sphinxes. Each Sphinx is sculpted out of one solid piece of marble and is raised...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Vintage Pair of Brass Big Horn Ram s Head Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of Italian patinated brass big horn ram's head sculptures featuring long curled horns and dramatic neoclassical styling. These pieces stan...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Brass

Solid Bronze Desk Top Whale and Calf Sculpture on Wood Base by S. Nelles, 1986
By Antoine-Louis Barye, Rembrandt Bugatti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid Bronze Desk Top Whale and Calf Sculpture On Wood Base by Scott Nelles (American) Signed and Dated beneath: "S. Nelles, 1986" "in vintage as found condition"
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Original Meissen Heart-Squeezing Cherub Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a beautiful figurine of a flush little cherub. He is sat on a grassy hill, squeezing two hearts together representing the merging of two people's loves and the possible agony...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare C19th Bronze Coat Of Arms
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A rare and well defined mid C19th large bronze coat of arms featuring the family crest flanked by rampant lions, mounted on later oak plinth. Good rich patination. Originally adorni...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux Bronze Holding a Large Vase circa 1850
Located in Labrit, Landes
French bronze with golden parts. "Angelot au bouquetier": Cherub holdind a large vase. This kind of statue was used as a sconce to hold large bouquets. Today it can have a similar u...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Bust of Caesar
Located in Bradenton, FL
A bronze bust of Julius Caesar, c.1890. This bronze bust of Caesar has characteristic features such as a prominent forehead, short cropped hair, and a slightly furrowed brow. In the ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Paul Edouard Delabriere, Ernest Rancoulet, and Friedrich Gornik. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $320 and tops out at $8,500 while the average work can sell for $825.

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